Tuesday, 10/29: Phrases/Clauses, RBC Weather, Vocab, Alyce

Fire Drill at the end of Period 4. Special Schedule.

“Prepositions, 10/29.”

  1. Write a Simple sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
  2. Write a Compound sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
  3. Write a Complex Sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.

Correct RBC 346-347

“RBC – Weather.” Write the ANSWER not the letter!

  1. (p346) Many of the satellite photos we see on tv and on the ‘net are provided by the NOAA. What does that abbreviation stand for?  a) Northern Overhead Air Association  b) National Outdoor Air Administration  c) National Outdoor Atmosphere Administration  d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  e) National Ocean and Air Association  f) It doesn’t say.
  2. In the context of weather (p347), the word precipitation means…  a) snow  b) rain  c) ice/hail  d) any of the above  e) NOTA
  3. What does the big capital H on the map on p347 mean?  a) Highest temperature  b) Hot  c) Hurricane Possible  d) High Air Pressure  e) It doesn’t say.  f) NOTA
  4. What do the shaded bands on the map on p347 represent?  a) rainfall totals  b) the coldest areas  c) the warmest areas  d) areas with similar temperatures  e) You can’t tell.  f) NOTA
  5. Which of these is the warmest city on the map on p347?  a) San Francisco  b) Las Vegas  c) Honolulu  d) Phoenix  e) Miami  f) Houston
  6. According to the map on p347, about how far is it from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?  a) 350 miles  b) 1000 miles  c) 1500 miles  d) 750 miles  e) You can’t tell.

“Vocab Review, 10/31.” ANSWER, NOT LETTER!!!!
a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge  j) bluff

  1. fear : panic :: ask : _____
  2. Since I studied, I _____(ed) myself quite well on the test.
  3. At first, Pony thought he might be able to ____ the Socs by acting tough, but there were too many of them and they were drunk.
  4. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
  5. The root of this word meant “to set free.”_____
    a) discreet b) discrete c) vain d) elicit e) illicit f) hysterical g) indulge h) patronize i) stamina j) contemplate
  6. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag.
  7. I am never going to ____ that store again after they were so rude to me.
  8. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!
  9. The roots of this word mean “not allowed.” _____
  10. The root of this word meant “defender.” _____

“Alyce Ch. 11 Quiz.”

  1. How does Runt help us be able to figure out when this story takes place? (between 1272 and 1307)
  2. Why does Emma Blunt ask for Alyce?
  3. How did Alyce feel about being asked for?
  4. What turns out to be the reason Emma Blunt’s baby wasn’t coming out?
  5. What is the real reason Alyce leaves?
  6. What is our main conflict?   ____ vs _____
  7. Chapter 12, The Inn, is on what part of Plot Mountain?

Read Aloud Chapter 12 and 13.  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.